A runner living the base when the ball in the circle

[GI Tom]

I think you can argue that the ball must be in the glove of the pitcher, not in her throwing hand. So if she catches the ball outside of the circle, transfers it to her throwing hand and enters the circle the look back wouldn't be in effect. What say the blues here?

Well, that would be incorrect if talking ASA. The rule for ASA is quoted:

The "Look Back" rule shall be in effect for all runners when the ball is live, the batter-runner has touched first base or has been declared out, and the pitcher has possession and control of the ball within the pitcher's circle. The pitcher is considered to be in the pitcher's circle when both feet are on or within the lines.

That's rule 8-7 T. No mention about being in glove or hand, just having control and within the circle. I would not take off the LBR just because it was in her throwing hand and she was standing there. There is a portion of the rule 8-7(T)e that states if a play is made on any runner (a fake throw is considered a play) that the LBR is off. So, that probably covers what you may have been thinking.

 

[Ajaywill]

Thanks for the answers. Can any infielder become a pitcher without informing the urmpire? As example the pitcher is out of the circle. Then any infielder enter the circle and automatically become a pitcher to prevent base stealing by the opponent team when he (the infielder) posess the ball in the circle. Does the LBR can be applied in this situation?

The pitcher is the player listed on the lineup as the pitcher. Any other player cannot become the pitcher for the purposes of the lookback rule...or any other rule, for that matter.

 

[CoachKevin]

Thanks for the answers. Can any infielder become a pitcher without informing the urmpire? As example the pitcher is out of the circle. Then any infielder enter the circle and automatically become a pitcher to prevent base stealing by the opponent team when he (the infielder) posess the ball in the circle. Does the LBR can be applied in this situation?

Zul don't try this, EVEN IF you could do that, the 2nd time your actual pitcher would be done, now what will you do? I would suggest teach how to defend this. So what is the major problem, runner on 3rd and a walk with the BR taking 2nd? Just plain delayed stealing on you? A little more information on what aspects your team is having problems and we can direct you to the proper answers.

 

[MTR]

Zul don't try this, EVEN IF you could do that, the 2nd time your actual pitcher would be done, now what will you do? I would suggest teach how to defend this. So what is the major problem, runner on 3rd and a walk with the BR taking 2nd? Just plain delayed stealing on you? A little more information on what aspects your team is having problems and we can direct you to the proper answers.

Again, more fallacies. Anyone who has not be excluded by rule may be the pitcher as often as they coach pleases.